Nowruz, the Persian New Year, began on Thursday, kicking off a celebration of life, renewal and rebirth that people in Iran and beyond have been observing for many generations. More than 300 million people worldwide celebrate Nowruz, which means “ new day ” in Persian.... ” The holiday, which is tied to the spring equinox, traces its roots to the Persian Empire.... “ Everyone just gets that little bit of an excitement and the urge to do things.” Here’s what to know about one of world’s oldest